Old World Portraits

A luminous and elegant 19th-century portrait featuring a young woman with a harp, captured with masterful detail.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of Hayne Hudjihini, capturing intricate beadwork and a striking warm palette.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.

A magnificent 18th-century group portrait capturing a scholarly entourage in a moment of intellectual gathering.

A striking 1616 portrait of Pocahontas, depicting her in formal English attire with refined historical detail.

An evocative 17th-century family portrait rich in symbolism and masterful textile rendering.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a scholar surrounded by symbols of his intellectual and spiritual life.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young naval cadet by Edgar Degas, featuring rich tonal contrasts.

An intensely focused 19th-century portrait of a man set against a dramatic, textured crimson backdrop.

A majestic full-length portrait of King Christian IV of Denmark, showcasing the grandeur of 17th-century royal portraiture.

A commanding 17th-century portrait of a military leader in full plate armor, captured with striking detail and old-world elegance.

A dignified early 19th-century portrait of a captain, characterized by its refined brushwork and classic European style.